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Asbest: Ein oft verwendetes Material, ABER …

Asbest ist ein Sammelbegriff für Materialien aus natürlich vorkommenden Silikat-Fasern. Noch vor einigen Jahrzehnten galt Asbest als innovatives Supermaterial: Es bietet hervorragende Isolationseigenschaften, eine hohe…

By Christian Jogl | December 5, 2025

// Industry, Space

Extreme small motion testing for LIDAR bearings

Pointing mechanisms for LIDAR are suffering from extremely small oscillatory motions, sometimes called swiveling. The amplitudes in these ball bearings are close to the limits…

By Andreas Merstallinger | October 14, 2025

// Aviation, Consulting, Energy, Industry, Quality, Space

Stress Corrosion Cracking Tests

Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) is a critical failure mechanism that occurs due to the combined effect of tensile stress and a corrosive environment on materials….

By Zoltán Simon | June 5, 2025

// Energy, Industry, Quality

New Ways for Battery Insulation Materials Testing: Faster, Better and More Cost-Effective Solutions

Preventing thermal propagation in batteries is crucial for ensuring the safety of electric vehicles and energy storage systems. At Aerospace & Advanced Composites GmbH (AAC),…

By Volker Liedtke | May 27, 2025

// Aviation, Energy, Industry, Space

Fracture Mechanics Testing at Cryogenic Temperature

Fracture mechanics testing of composite materials at cryogenic temperatures is essential for assessing their performance in extreme environments, such as those encountered in aerospace, space…

By Zoltán Simon | March 20, 2025

// Aviation, Consulting, Energy, Industry, Space

Importance of Cryogenic Testing Data for Composites: Matrix Dominated Properties and gas tightness.

Composite materials, particularly those made from carbon fibers, are widely used in aerospace applications due to their high specific stiffness and strength. These materials play…

By Michael Scheerer | January 17, 2025

// Aviation, Industry, Space

Understanding the difference between OUTgassing and OFFgassing

The release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from synthetic materials, is a well-known concern on Earth, particularly for its impact on human health. VOCs are…

By Christian Jogl | November 15, 2024

// Space

Ball bearings dynamically testing in TVAC

Testing of ball bearings requires to pre-load them axially and/or radially. This needs manual operation by a technician. If bearings shall be characterized for different…

By Andreas Merstallinger | August 19, 2024